The Ye! Youth Ecoentrepreneurs Programme (YECO) 2025: An Opportunity for Cape Verde's Green Future
The Ye! Young Ecoentrepreneurs Programme (YECO) 2025 represents a vital window of opportunity for Cape Verdean youth, boosting green entrepreneurship and promoting the sustainable development of the archipelago. With the aim of empowering and financing innovative projects aimed at environmental protection and the circular economy, YECO is a crucial catalyst in building a greener and more resilient future for Cape Verde.
The programme, designed for young entrepreneurs with ideas aligned with the country's environmental challenges, seeks to cover a diverse range of initiatives. From renewable energy and waste management projects to sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism initiatives, YECO aims to support entrepreneurs looking for innovative and impactful solutions. The scope of the programme is fundamental, allowing young people with different profiles and areas of interest to find a space to develop their ideas and contribute to Cape Verde's green transformation.
The structure of YECO 2025 is designed to guarantee the success of the participants. The programme offers not only start-up funding, but also a robust support and accompaniment system. The young entrepreneurs selected will benefit from specialised mentoring, training in areas such as business management, digital marketing and environmental sustainability, and access to a network of contacts and strategic partners. This personalised support is crucial for transforming promising ideas into profitable and sustainable businesses, enabling young people to overcome the challenges inherent in entrepreneurship and consolidate their projects in the long term.
YECO recognises the importance of collaboration and creating synergies. The programme promotes integration with universities, research centres and local companies, boosting knowledge sharing and technology transfer. In addition, by encouraging the creation of collaborative networks between young entrepreneurs, YECO fosters an environment for sharing experiences, mutual support and the development of new joint projects. This vision of collaboration is essential for generating lasting impact and for creating a vibrant green entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cape Verde.
The benefits of YECO extend beyond the individual development of entrepreneurs. The programme contributes directly to solving important environmental challenges facing Cape Verde, such as water scarcity, waste management and dependence on fossil fuels. By supporting projects that promote the use of renewable energies, recycling, sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism, YECO boosts the transition to a green economy and, consequently, a more sustainable and resilient future for the country.
Participation in YECO 2025 represents an investment in Cape Verde's future. It is an opportunity for young people to show their creativity, determination and commitment to sustainability. It is a programme that trains, finances and accompanies green entrepreneurs, contributing to the construction of a fairer, more prosperous and environmentally friendly society. We believe that YECO will be an important milestone in the history of sustainable development in Cape Verde.
Applications for YECO 2025 open soon! Prepare your ideas and don't miss this unique opportunity to transform the future of Cape Verde.
Deadline: 14th September 2025
Applications: Available at: https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/yeco
